Cooperation Agreement between Canary Islands' Health Authorities and ESSSCAN

Overview

The Spanish Canary Islands' health authorities have officially published a cooperation agreement between the Regional Ministry of Health and the Escuela de Servicios Sanitarios y Sociales de Canarias (ESSSCAN). Signed on December 30, 2025, the pact aims to deliver specialized training for primary healthcare professionals in Tenerife as part of the national Primary and Community Care Action Plan (PAPyCO 2025-2027). This plan, approved by the National Health System's Interterritorial Council, seeks to improve primary care services through targeted professional training.

Objectives and Focus

• Provide specialized training for primary healthcare professionals in Tenerife
• Enhance primary care services through professional development
• Align with the national Primary and Community Care Action Plan (PAPyCO 2025-2027)

Financial Details

• Approximate funding of €569,422
• Funded by the Ministry of Health
• Allocated specifically for training activities in Tenerife’s Primary Care Management (GAPTF)

Roles and Responsibilities

• ESSSCAN, established in 1993, will:
  • Design, implement, and certify the training programs
• The agreement highlights:
  • High-quality educational standards
  • Provision of necessary resources
  • Thorough reporting including final evaluations by November 2026

Significance and Impact

This collaboration highlights ongoing efforts to strengthen primary healthcare by equipping local professionals with better skills, ultimately improving service quality for residents.

• Demonstrates the strategic use of public funds to enhance health services without additional contractual costs
• Ensures clear oversight through regular monitoring and evaluation
• Supports the alignment of local initiatives with national healthcare improvement goals